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Austin Community Scholarship Committee awards $54,000 for 2024-25
The Austin Community Scholarship Committee recently announced that scholarships totaling $54,000 have been awarded to 27 local students ...
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Fourth Grade Junior Fire Poster Contest winners named
Approximately 400 fourth grade students from Banfield, Neveln, Southgate, Sumner and Pacelli elementary schools were able to participate ...
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City Council votes to support Discover Austin position for another year
Tourist organization expects to be able to take over sole support of position in 2026 The Austin City ...
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Revision to APD hiring incentive gets approved
The Austin City Council, during its work session Monday night, agreed to a revisement of its police officer ...
Business
Hormel expands efforts to tackle food insecurity during Hunger Action Month
Company provided monetary and product donations totaling more than $450,000 to nonprofit partners in September In recognition of ...
Agriculture
4-Hers attend livestock encampment at state fair
This year, 60 4-H members from Mower County attended the livestock encampment at the Minnesota State Fair. 4-H ...
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2024 Thrive Women’s Conference this weekend
The Thrive Conference is returning to Rochester, and expecting 2,500-3,000 women to attend. The Thrive Conference is the ...
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MnDOT announces availability of $12.5 million in grants for greater Minn. community projects
Minnesota communities, schools and their partners are invited to apply for funding on local projects that enhance transportation ...
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Start nearing for Fourth Street bridge over Interstate 90
During the Austin City Council meeting Monday night, City Engineer Steven Lang gave an update on the Interstate ...
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Weekend’s Halloween Warm-up a success for Matchbox and the community
The fantastic was haunting the woods of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center this past weekend for the ...
Education
AHS, Austin Online, and Austin Area Learning Center participate in Direct Admissions Minnesota Program
Austin High School, Austin Online, and the Austin Area Learning Center have announced their second year of participation ...
Business
Hormel Ghost Reaper Chili with Beans returns
Chili available for a limited time As temperatures begin to drop, the makers of Hormel Chili are once ...
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Ikes to hold cookout fundraiser
The Izaak Walton League will hold a Steak Cookout Fundraiser from 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the ...
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In Your Community: Order Eastern Stars collect food for Salvation Army
Austin Eastern Stars Chapter members along with some people from the state level spent two hours recently at ...
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In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge
Duplicate Bridge is played twice weekly at the Mower County Senior Center in Austin, both sessions starting at ...
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How to Watch the NBA Today, January 17
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There are several strong matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the Charlotte Hornets squaring off against the Chicago…
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Wondering about the best against-the-spread bets in the Divisional round? Our choice, in terms of ATS, is Bills…
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Wondering about the best wager in the Divisional round? Our choice, in terms of the point spreads, is…